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The Irishman Whiskey Enters Nigeria, Unlocking New Trade Opportunities
The Sun Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
The Irishman Whiskey, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing premium whiskey brands, has officially launched in Nigeria, marking a strategic entry into Africa’s largest consumer market. With Nigeria’s spirits sector projected to grow by over 10 percent...
VAST-Ghana urges stricter sugar-sweetened beverage regulations to protect youth health
Food Business Africa Magazine
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August 18, 2025
GHANA – The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana), a civil society organisation, has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of existing laws on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and close regulatory gaps that expose...
Caribbean Increasingly Looks to Africa.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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August 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Across the Caribbean, pride in African heritage is becoming stronger. People are showing it through food, clothing, music, and travel. At the same time, leaders in Africa and the Caribbean are creating new trade and cultural...
NBC Marks 27th Supply Chain Academy Graduation, Empowering 69 New Trainees for Nigeria’s Manufacturing Future
Lagos Post Online
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August 18, 2025
PHOTO CAPTION: L-R: Director-General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde; Managing Director, Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), Goran Sladic; Supply Chain Capability Development Manager, Misan Ilesanmi; Best...
Australia’s luxury Monarto Safari Resort offers African wildlife experience
The New Zealand Herald
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August 18, 2025
That’s the thing about savannahs. At first glance, they look like a big stretch of empty land, dotted with trees. But wait and watch in the quiet – so quiet – and something will happen. It’s not Africa but it’s pretty close to the next best thing....
Jah Oil Boss Says Senegal Is The Biggest Protectionist In Africa
The Voice Gambia
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August 18, 2025
By: Nicholas Bass The Managing Director of Jah Oil Company, Momodou Hydara, has alleged that Senegal is the “biggest protectionist of business in Africa,” a practice he says threatens the survival of Gambian industries. Mr. Hydara made the remarks...
Tanzania powers $3bn regional cement surge
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. East Africa’s cement industry is set to hit the $3 billion mark by 2033, with Tanzania firmly positioning itself as the sector’s powerhouse. From major cross-border acquisitions to massive production expansions, Tanzanian firms are...
SA Canegrowers calls on food, beverage manufacturers and retailers to commit to buying local sugar
Engineering News
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Industry organisation the South African Cane Growers' Association (SA Canegrowers) has called on food and beverage manufacturers and retailers to commit to buying mainly local sugar in order to support the industry on which one-million livelihoods...
Investment analysts call for policy coherence on sugar-sweetened beverage taxation
Business Day
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August 18, 2025
The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIFIAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently align its sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax policy with broader public health objectives and Nigeria’s industrial...
New Manjaros restaurant 'coming soon' as signs go up at vacant Stockton unit
TeessideLive
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August 18, 2025
A new Manjaros restaurant is "coming soon". “Coming soon” signs have gone up at a vacant unit in Stockton. The well-known Manjaros branding has been placed on windows and doors of the Prince Regent Street location which is believed to have been...
Jamie Oliver returns to South Africa with new recipe for healthy living
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 18, 2025
Jamie Oliver has returned to South Africa, this time to grill a roster of local personalities in search of the truth about healthy eating. World-renowned chef and TV personality Jamie Oliver has always been about making good food accessible. After...
“If You’re Sure I’m Father Of Your Son, Bring Him To Nigeria” – Cubana Chief Priest Tells Alleged Baby Mama
Information Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
Nigerian celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has refuted rumors that he fathered a child with Kenyan social media personality Hellen Ati. In a conversation with content creator Peller, posted on Instagram on Sunday, the celebrity barman dismissed...
Restaurant with its own giraffes and zebras 40 minutes from city
Liverpool Echo
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August 17, 2025
A new restaurant where guests dine with giraffes, antelopes and zebras in the background is set to open its doors. Amboseli Restaurant is part of Chester Zoo’s new safari-style lodge resort, The Reserve. The resort and restaurant are preparing to...
In Tanzania, inflation holds steady as prices stabilise
Zawya
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Tanzania's headline inflation rate remained stable between June and July, holding at 3.3 percent, according to a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This stability is largely attributed to steady or decreasing prices for...
French dictionary gets bad rap over Congolese banana leaf di...
Modern Ghana
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Diners flock to the terrace of Mother Antho Aembe's restaurant in downtown Kinshasa to enjoy "liboke", blissfully unaware of the linguistic brouhaha surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national dish. Made by grilling fish from the...
Hellen Ati Blasts Cubana Chief Priest After He Dares Her To Bring Alleged Child To Nigeria
Information Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
Hellen Ati, the Kenyan alleged baby mama of Cubana Chief Priest, has responded angrily to his remarks challenging her to bring their child to Nigeria if it truly belongs to him. The controversy escalated after Cubana Chief Priest, in a video with...
Nigerian War Hero Laments As FCDA Demolishes His Abuja Restaurant Without Notice, Reportedly On Wike’s Orders
Sahara Reporters
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A decorated Nigerian Air Force veteran, Air Commodore Abayomi Balogun (rtd.), has accused officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Development Control of demolishing his Abuja lounge and restaurant without prior notice,...
A Johannesburg Spur birthday video went viral after staff brought fresh energy to the restaurant’s tradition
Briefly
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August 18, 2025
A birthday celebration video from Spur went viral, showing staff bringing a fresh spark to a well-known tradition The celebration had more than just the birthday table smiling, with the entire restaurant caught up in the vibe Many online say the...
Best London restaurant wine lists: Nine to try
Decanter
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August 18, 2025
The path of documenting London’s top wine lists is well-trodden but here my recommendations focus on value, the food offerings alongside, a few regional specialities and a wholly positive and personal attitude to wine selection and service. There...
Liparamba Wildlife Reserve: Nature’s hidden gem and Africa’s map carved in stone
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
NESTLED within Tanzania’s Ruvuma Region, the Liparamba Wildlife Reserve stands as a testament to natural beauty and conservation success. Established in 2000 by Government Notice No 289, the reserve was initially managed by the Mbinga District...